To make sure you choose the right size for your new inner boots or liners, or the right liner in general, we have put together some important information and tips below.
Take the time to read our size guide and find the right size first time. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
- In short: Your barefoot foot length plus 5 mm for a performance-oriented fit or 10 mm for greater comfort must not exceed the stated mondo size of the skate (shown as “Mondo” in our shop, e.g. 26.6 cm).
- Skate width: You can find the width of each model in the short description or product specifications. We distinguish between five categories: very narrow, narrow, medium, wide and very wide.
- Will the liner fit inside your hard shell? To find out, or at least get a reliable indication, you can use a simple formula: Take the liner’s maximum stated mondo size and add 1 cm. For example, if the liner has a mondo size range of 26.1 to 26.8 cm, the calculation is as follows: 26.8 cm + 1.0 cm = 27.8 cm. Therefore, the inside of your skate’s hard shell should measure at least 27.8 cm in length without the liner.
Choosing the Right Skate Size
If you are not yet familiar with the brand or model of a liner (the term we use for the inner boots of inline skates), there is only one truly reliable size measurement: the mondo size. In our shop, this is stated either in millimetres (mm) or centimetres (cm).
You can find the mondo size both in the size chart included in the product images and directly in the size selection.
How to measure your foot length correctlyYour barefoot foot length plus 5 mm for a performance-oriented fit or 10 mm for greater comfort must not exceed the stated mondo size of the skate (shown as “Mondo” in our shop, e.g. 26.6 cm).
Example:
- Measure your foot length while barefoot. Stand with your heels against a door frame or a straight wall without a skirting board. Do not trace around your foot. Instead, slide an object with a straight edge, such as a box or chopping board, up to your longest toe. Then measure the distance between the wall and the object.
- Add an allowance of 5 to 10 mm to your measured foot length, depending on the thickness of your socks and your preferred level of comfort.
- The result must not be greater than the stated mondo size of the selected skate size.
If your foot measures 26.0 cm, adding 5 mm for maximum performance results in a required internal length of 26.5 cm.
If size EU 41 has a mondo size of 26.4 cm, it is 1 mm too short. In this case, you should choose size EU 42.
Trying them on: When standing with your legs straight in your fully laced and fastened skates, your toes may lightly touch the front of the outer shell. However, they should neither press against it nor be curled.
In the typical skating stance, with your knees bent forwards and positioned roughly above your toes, there should be a few millimetres of space between your toes and the front of the outer shell. Your toes should not touch the shell in this position.
Choosing the Right Fit and Skate Width
Under “Fit” in the product specifications or short description, you will find information about the width of each skate.
We distinguish between five categories:
- Very narrow
- Narrow
- Medium
- Wide
- Very wide
You should only choose a very narrow or narrow fit if you are certain that you have very narrow feet. These fits may also be the right choice if maximum control and an especially secure fit are more important to you than comfort.
A pronounced foot arch can often be identified by a strongly crescent-shaped footprint, for example, when walking across the floor with wet feet. In this case, your foot width is probably in the medium range.
If, on the other hand, you have flatter feet and leave a less crescent-shaped or almost complete footprint, you probably have wider feet.
How to measure your foot width correctlyExample:
If your bare foot measures approximately 26 cm in length and 11 cm in width, as shown in our illustration, it tends to be on the wider side.
As every skate fits differently, this information is intended only as a rough guide.
When purchasing a liner/inner boot, the following points are also particularly important:
- Not every liner fits every hard shell. For a wide hard shell, make sure to choose a liner that is at least medium-width to wide. If the liner is too narrow, it will not be held securely inside the hard shell and may move around. If it is too thick, however, it may not fit inside the hard shell, or there may no longer be enough width for your foot.
- Will the liner fit inside your hard shell? To find out, or at least get a reliable indication, you can use a simple formula: Take the liner’s maximum stated mondo size and add 1 cm. For example, if the liner has a mondo size range of 26.1 to 26.8 cm, the calculation is as follows: 26.8 cm + 1.0 cm = 27.8 cm. Therefore, the inside of your skate’s hard shell should measure at least 27.8 cm in length without the liner.
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